Tata Harrier: 5 fun facts about Tata’s cool new SUV

Automobile giant Tata Motors is all set to prepare the launch of its highly-anticipated SUV Harrier in 2019. It is worth mentioning that the company has named the concept H5X, revealed at the Auto Expo 2018, as Harrier. That said, here are 5 fun facts about the new SUV.

Many heads turned at the Auto Expo 2018 when automobile giant Tata Motors teased its highly-anticipated SUV H5X. Now, it has officially named the car as Harrier. Since the car was first revealed to the world, it has garnered much appreciation from fans. And why not? The sporty 5-seater SUV has looks to die for. From its aggressive looks to stunning interiors, the Harrier seems equipped to take on the present SUV giants in the market.

Fans can expect to get their hands on the Harrier in January 2019, which may be followed a bigger 7-seater version later. Word from the industry indicates that the Fiat would use a Fiat-sourced engine. Having said that, the SUV is definitely one of the manufacturer’s most aggressive SUV design and here are five fun facts about the car:

Technology derived from Jaguar Land Rover Discovery Sport: A double bonus for those who are seeking to buy the Harrier; apart from stunning looks, it will share the all-new Omega platform which is an offshoot of the L550 platform used in the Jaguar Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Harrier will also use certain parts from the Discovery Sport – Floor panels, suspension and much more. However, steel will be used in place of aluminium to lower the cost.

Four-wheel drive: Similar to the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Harrier will also come along with a 4x4 drive-train along with off-roading capabilities. The car not only looks sharp but also accompanies some pretty cool driving features. In addition, the Harrier will sport a wheelbase of 2,741 mm, similar to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

It will challenge the best: The H5X is slated to fight for supremacy against three contenders who have dominated the SUV segment in the country. According to an Economic Times article, its direct competitors will be Hyundai Creta, Jeep Compass and Mahindra XUV 500. While the H5X seems smaller in size as compared to all the three, it will accompany many nifty features to match that with comfort.

Just like the concept: Designers of the car from Tata Motors have already ascertained that the design of the final product will be very similar to the concept H5X that was revealed at the Auto Expo 2018. An ET report indicates that the designers have said that the final product will be very similar to the final one. The sleek headlights on the Harrier and the high set LED taillights to give the vehicle an aggressive look.

It will have two models: According to Autocar, the concept H5X will have two versions. While the 5-seater will be named Harrier and will come along with a fiat 2.0-litre engine, it plans to launch a 7-seater version o the car to take on other bigger SUVs such as the XUV500.

Tata Harrier: 5 fun facts about Tata’s cool new SUVDescription:Automobile giant Tata Motors is all set to prepare the launch of its highly-anticipated SUV Harrier in 2019. It is worth mentioning that the company has named the concept H5X, revealed at the Auto Expo 2018, as Harrier. That said, here are 5 fun facts about the new SUV. Times Now